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How to know if i need to replace my filling or get a second opinion?
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A comprehensive exam: A Comprehensive exam followed by an exray will detect if, there is a need to replace a filling. Silver fillings overtime develop margins which Fail and leak leading to replacement of fillings. The silver filling can also be cracked or develop some grayish area under the filling.
Answered 11/28/2017
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